• "Ganthony's Wife" by E. Temple Thurston
    Dec 30 2024
    With the Stennings and their guests gathered round the fireplace on Christmas Eve, Northanger offers to share a very different ghost story, based on a strange and baffling encounter of the year before. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “GANTHONY’S WIFE” by E. Temple Thurston (1926). You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a channel member and listening to an upcoming episode of The EnCrypted Postmortem, my bonus show for paying YouTube channel members and Patreon supporters. CREATOR’S NOTE: These recordings contain sound effects and music because that’s what I personally like to listen to, and what I enjoy making. As you will see from the comments, a lot of the listeners also like it. If it’s not your thing, please feel free to listen to the many other narrators who are voice-only. I’m sure they’ll be glad to hear from you. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supporting my work If you like, you can donate in the following ways: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpod YouTube channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnCryptedClassicHorror/join One-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcast You can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS! LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper! If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 About the story: "Ganthony’s Wife” by E. Temple Thurston. First published in “The Rossetti, and Other Tales” by E. Temple Thurston (1926, pub. Michael O’ Mara Books). Later collected in “Shivers for Christmas” (ed. Richard Dalby, 1995, pub. St. Martin’s Press). Music credits: Music used : "THE LOST DREAM” composed and produced by “Vivek Abhishek Music link: https://youtu.be/50TDmXZGeu8?si=iiCzN5ZmjLQ9SAjR SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Music used : "SUCCUBI” composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link: https://youtu.be/UAwuUdJ-0ug?si=K_HrkWKK6IiEYc5T Follow us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Sound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*. *Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
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    39 mins
  • "Boxing Night" by E. F. Benson
    Dec 29 2024
    Two sisters share a premonition of a violent burglary the night after Christmas…one which threatens to be realised when they receive a knock at the door. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “BOXING NIGHT” by E. F. Benson (1923). You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a channel member and listening to an upcoming episode of The EnCrypted Postmortem, my bonus show for paying YouTube channel members and Patreon supporters. CREATOR’S NOTE: These recordings contain sound effects and music because that’s what I personally like to listen to, and what I enjoy making. As you will see from the comments, a lot of the listeners also like it. If it’s not your thing, please feel free to listen to the many other narrators who are voice-only. I’m sure they’ll be glad to hear from you. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supporting my work If you like, you can donate in the following ways: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpod YouTube channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnCryptedClassicHorror/join One-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcast You can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS! LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper! If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 About the story: "Boxing Night” by E. F. Benson. First published in The Tatler, November 1923. Later collected in “Fine Feathers and Other Stories” by E. F. Benson (pub. Oxford University Press, 1994). Music credits: Music used : "THE WATCHERS" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link: https://youtu.be/pAEzyCoyhSY?si=TAf_XDkGurv389fF SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Music used : "THE ORPHAN" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link: https://youtu.be/6QC70OkduK4?si=XDvecSmcz_v9C-Fo Follow us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Music used : "THE PRESENCE” composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link: https://youtu.be/IJDMfZzZmME?si=n98U7v6W2XBUL_9x SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Sound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*. *Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
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    37 mins
  • "Count Magnus" by M. R. James
    Dec 23 2024
    Researching Scandinavia for a travel guide, a writer named Wraxall is invited on to the estate of the De La Gardie family where he becomes obsessed with a 17th century nobleman (noted for his cruelty and occult practices) whose body rests in the mausoleum. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “COUNT MAGNUS” by M. R. James (1904). You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a channel member and listening to an upcoming episode of The EnCrypted Postmortem, my bonus show for paying YouTube channel members and Patreon supporters. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supporting my work If you like, you can donate in the following ways: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpod YouTube channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnCryptedClassicHorror/join One-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcast You can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS! LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper! If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 About the story: "Count Magnus” by M. R. James. First published in “Ghost Stories of an Antiquary” by M. R. James, 1904 (pub. Edward Arnold). Music credits: Music used : "THE SPIRIT" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link: https://youtu.be/e5Kw4SOaI4U?si=ma9YNA8uoH4UzWGQ SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Music used : "DON’T DARE" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Bmg5gf7Mg SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Music used : "PSYCHO" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDQvE-vBmk8 SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Sound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*. *Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
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    39 mins
  • "Lucky's Grove" by H. Russell Wakefield
    Dec 20 2024
    With preparations underway for another lavish family Christmas, the Braxton estate is buzzing with activity. But the digging up of a fir tree from the grounds seems to trigger a chain of misfortune. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “LUCKY’S GROVE” by H. Russell Wakefield (1940). Supporting my work If you like, you can donate in the following ways: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpod YouTube channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnCryptedClassicHorror/join One-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcast You can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS! LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper! If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 About the story: "Lucky’s Grove” by H. Russell Wakefield. First published in “The Clock Strikes Twelve” by H. Russell Wakefield, 1940 (pub. Herbert Jenkins). Music credits: Music used : "THE HUNT" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODIY_rPgokM SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Music used : "LONELY" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1bpCevW5X0 SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Music used : "THE CIRCUS" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO8Ng6odHvs SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Music used : "CURSED" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RywCuFpMo_Q SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Music used : "BAD SANTA JINGLE BELLS" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5xI5wp9_w8 SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Music used : "DISTANT ECHOES" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlxOWDRuPls SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Sound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*. *Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
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  • "The Little Ghost" by Hugh Walpole
    Dec 17 2024
    Staying at a country house, while coming to terms with the sudden death of a close friend, a man realises that he may not be entirely alone… This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE LITTLE GHOST” by Hugh Walpole (1931). You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a channel member and listening to an upcoming episode of The EnCrypted Postmortem, my bonus show for paying YouTube channel members and Patreon patrons. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supporting my work If you like, you can donate in the following ways: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpod YouTube channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnCryptedClassicHorror/join One-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcast You can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS! LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper! If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 About the story: "The Little Ghost” (sometimes “A Little Ghost”) by Hugh Walpole. First published in “When Churchyards Yawn” (ed. Cynthia Asquith, pub. Hutchinson). Later collected in “All Souls’ Night” by Hugh Walpole (pub. Macmillian & Co., 1931). Music credits: Music used : "THE CRAFT" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link https://youtu.be/JZyrVjS27sw?si=XC-sY8rXFkihbuYo SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV
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    39 mins
  • "The Waits" by L. P. Hartley
    Dec 10 2024
    Sitting down to dinner on Christmas Eve, the Marriner family are pleasantly surprised when Christmas “waits” pay them a visit, singing carols at their door. But when they refuse Mr. Marriner’s money the family begins to wonder what they want. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “THE WAITS” by L. P. Hartley (1961). You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a channel member and listening to an upcoming episode of The EnCrypted Postmortem, my bonus show for paying YouTube channel members and Patreon supporters. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supporting my work If you like, you can donate in the following ways: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpod YouTube channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnCryptedClassicHorror/join One-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcast You can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS! LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper! If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 About the story: "The Waits” by L. P. Hartley. First published in “Two for the River” by L. P. Hartley (1961, pub. Hamish Hamilton). Music credits: Thanks to @VivekAbhishek (https://www.youtube.com/@vivekabhishek) for permission to use the following tracks: CURSED MUSIC BOX Music used : "CURSED MUSIC BOX" composed and by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oEtlHCgSdM SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV LONELY Music used : "LONELY" composed and by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1bpCevW5X0 SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV THE ORPHAN Music used : "THE ORPHAN" composed and by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QC70OkduK4&t=0s SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Sound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*. *Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
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    18 mins
  • "Christmas Honeymoon" by Howard Spring
    Dec 6 2024
    A newlywed couple venture to Cornwall for their honeymoon, but when night falls they find themselves hopelessly lost…until they find a sign pointing to an isolated fishing village. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “CHRISTMAS HONEYMOON” by Howard Spring (1939). You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a channel member and listening to an upcoming episode of The EnCrypted Postmortem, my bonus show for paying YouTube channel members and Patreon supporters. ho are voice-only. I’m sure they’ll be glad to hear from you. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supporting my work If you like, you can donate in the following ways: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpod YouTube channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnCryptedClassicHorror/join One-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcast You can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS! LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper! If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 About the story: "Christmas Honeymoon” by Howard Spring. First published in “The Queen’s Book of the Red Cross” (1939, pub. Hodder & Stroughton). Later collected in “Haunted Cornwall” (ed. Denys Val Baker, 1973, pub. William Kimber). Music credits: “Cinematic Emotions 1: Creepy” by Sascha Ende “Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 007” by Sascha Ende “Shadows in the Dark” by Sascha Ende “Silent Movie 72” by Sascha Ende All courtesy of Filmmusic.io - Free Creative Commons Music for Your Projects (https://filmmusic.io/) Sound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*. *Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
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    54 mins
  • "Transition" by Algernon Blackwood
    Dec 4 2024
    John Mudbury is returning home to his wife and children, laden with Christmas presents, when he experiences a brush with mortality that profoundly changes him. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “TRANSITION” by Algernon Blackwood (1913). You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a channel member and listening to an upcoming episode of The EnCrypted Postmortem, my bonus show for paying YouTube channel members and Patreon supporters. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Supporting my work If you like, you can donate in the following ways: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encryptedpod YouTube channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/EnCryptedClassicHorror/join One-off donation: https://ko-fi.com/encryptedpodcast You can now also say THANKS (on YouTube) with a SUPER THANKS! LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE - it all helps the show survive and prosper! If you want to discuss the show, talk business, or have any ideas for stories you'd like to hear in future episodes, contact me: encryptedpod@gmail.com 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 About the story: "Transition” by Algernon Blackwood. First published in 1913 (?). Later collected in “Day and Night Stories” by Algernon Blackwood (pub. E.P.Dutton, 1917). Music credits Music used : "BROKEN PIANO" composed and produced by Vivek Abhishek (@VivekAbhishek) Music link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_a4bwRF9o&t=0s SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Sound effects: All sound effects sourced at Freesound*. *Used with the following licence: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ The recording was created using Audacity and BandLab. Podcast hosted by Spotify. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
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    20 mins